ILO standards and compensation for employment injuries in Nigeria |
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| Authors: | Oluwakemi Adekile |
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| Institution: | 1. Faculty of Law, Department of Private &2. Property Law, University of Lagos, Lagos, Akoka 101017, Nigeriaoadekile@unilag.edu.ng |
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| Abstract: | In 2010, Nigeria enacted the Employees’ Compensation Act (ECA) to provide compensation for employment injuries. This work assesses the Act with a view to evaluate the extent of Nigeria’s compliance with the social security minimum standards of compensation for employment injuries set by the International Labour Organisation (ILO). It finds that whilst the ECA 2010 is in substantial conformity with ILO standards, there are core challenges of applicability, adaptability and administration. The work recommends that progressive realisation of the standards and process consideration is imperative for realistic attainment of the philosophy of a compensation scheme for employment injuries in Nigeria. |
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